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AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000”
koWE,CaPacity
LA6300XP
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Parts and features
TEMPERATURE
LAUNDRY
LOAD
SIZE
SELECTOR
CENTER
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‘UtL
MODEL
AND SERIAL
iERlAL
NUMBERR PLATE
Iown)
LIQUID FABRIC
SOFTENER DISPENSER
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-AGITATOR
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BASKET
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LINT FILTER
(Not Shown)
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TUB
Remove
the Consumer
Buy Guide label. It will be
easier
to remove
before
the washer is used.
You should wipe out the
basket with a damp cloth
before
using to remove
dust
from
storing
or
shipping.
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers
When youneed
service or call with a
questlon, have this informatlon
ready
1. Complete
Model
and Serial Nunbers (from plate underthe
IId near the
hinge).
2. Purchase date from sales slip
Copy this Information
in these spaces
Keep this book in the Laundry Information Center with your “Laundry
Guide.”
sales slip and warranty
There IS no warranty
regtstratton
to return
that IS required
for in-warranty
service
2
here
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Serial
Purchase
Service
Phone
K lrnbei
Nl.,?lber
Date
Company
Number
Proof-of-purchase
IS all
Your responsibilities
Read this “Use and Care Guide”
and your “Laundry
Guide” carefully for important
use and safety
rnformation
You are personally
responsible
for making
sure that your
washer...
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is installed
by a qualifred
Installer
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is properly
Installed
and
leveled
on a floor that con
support the weight’
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IS connected
to the right kind
of outlet, electric
supply, water
supply and drain
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IS properly
grounded
. IS used only for jobs normally
expected
of home automatic
washers
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IS properly
maintarned
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IS protected
from the weather
and kept where the temperature will not fall below freezing
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IS not run by children
or anyone
unable to operate
it properly
‘See the “Installation
Instructions”
for complete
information.
Contents
PARTS AND FEATURES.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
SAFETY FIRST
STARTING YOUR WASHER
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH
CYCLE.
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
For a Rinse and Spin
For a Drain and Spin
For q Soak or Pre-Wash
Liqurd Bleach Dispenser
Fabric Softener Dispenser.
Cleaning the Lint Filter
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER
Winterizing
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE.
1. Before Calling for
Assistance
2. If You Need Assistance
3. If You Need Service
4. If You Have a Problem
XQ1985 Whirlpool
Corporation
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Starting
your washer
1 Measure and add detergent
2 Place sorted load In washer
3 Start washer
Select a
1. LOAD SIZE
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2.
Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes
the size of load you
want to wash
Set the knob anywhere
on or
between EX SMALL (a few items)
and LARGE (a full load].
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Select WATER
TEMPERATURES
Match the wash water temperature
to the type of fabrics and soils being
washed
Recommended
wash temperatures
can be found in vour “Laundrv Guide’:
DO NOT LOAD
ABOVE CLOTHES GUARD
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
for best permanent
press results.
LOAD
SIZES AND WATER LEVELS
for best cleaning
results,
load must be able to move
in the water. Too big a load
little wafer can cause wear
tearing of load items.
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‘Approximate
fill with load.
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the
freely
or too
or
CAUTION :
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
EXSMALL
(17.3 gals./655 L]’
(14.7 galsJ55.7 L)’
(12.1galsJ45.8 L)’
(9.5 gaW36.0 L)’
3. Start
the washer
A.
Push in the Control Knob and
turn it to the right. It must be
pushed in and turned only
clockwise.
6. Stop on a number in the cycle
you want. The numbers are minutes of wash time. The drawing
shows10 minutes of agitation
in
the REGULAR Cycle.
C.
Start the washer by pulling out
the ‘Control Knob. The washer
will fill to the level you set with
wash water of the selected
temperature.
After filling, the
washer will agitate
for the
selected
number of minutes
D.
To stop the washer at any time
push in the Control Knob. To
restart the washer, pull out the
Control Knob.
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What happens in each cycle”
Each cycle has different agitation and spin speeds designed
for different
kinds of fabrics. Numbers on the dial in each cycle are the minutes of WASH
agitation
time.
When the Cycle Control Knob IS set to a number and pulled out, the washer
fills before aaitation and timina starts After aqitation starts, the knob turns clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends -
REGULAR
HEAVY
Cycle
A cycle for sturdily constructed fabrics that are
heavily solled
REIGULAR Cycle
A cycle for regular loads of
fabrics that are moderately
soiled
PERMANENT
PRESS Cl,cle
A special cycle with the
necessary cool down rinse
which helps keep wrinkles
from setting into Permanent
Press and some synthetic
fabrics
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NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying
some cycles. In some cycles, cold water IS sprayed
with the rinsing
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DRAIN[Pause)
COOL
DOWN
No
,gitation
High
Speed
-. .. .
Low
Speed
4 Spray
Dincac
for
Deep
Rinse
““U,
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“Ob
“Y
ent Fxess fat
during the spin parts of
on the spinning load to help
High
Speed
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SPIN
LOW
Speed
KNITS/GENTLE
Cycle
A cycle that gently washes
and spins delicate
items
and washable
knits.
SOAK AND PRE-WiSH
Cycles
Brief periods of agitatton
and soak time help remove
heavy soils and certain
stains that need extra
pretreatment.
Use recommended amount of
detergent or pre-soa k
additive. The SOAK Cycle
should always be followed by a Wash Cycle.
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+Pre-wash
setting
begins
here, (see pagelo).
Special care is needed
when soaking or pre-washing
See your “Laundry
Guide” for proper use of this cycle.
laundry.
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Other operating
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instructions
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For a rime and spin
For a drain and spin
You may need an extra rinse and
sprn for heavily sorted loads which
need more detergent
[Extra detergent can require an extra rinse )
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Push Control Knob In
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Turnclockwlsetoany*onthedlal
See above drawing.
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Pull Control Knob out
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The washer will fill to selected
level, agitate 2 minutes, drain
and spin.
Your washer can be set to drain
and spin out water
. Push Control Knob In
. Turn clockwlse
to the bar just before
OFF in any cycle See above
drawing.
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Pull Control Knob out
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The washer WIII drain and spin
For agitation
and spin speeds
In each
cycle,
see Pages
6-9
For a soak or prewash
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pm-warh
Important:
“Laundry
/soak-
See additional
Guide!’
For best results, use warm water
for soaking or pre-washing
stained
laundry Hot water can set stains.
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Use recommended
amount of
detergent or pre-soa k product
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Push Control Knob in
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Turn clockwise to point at a number
in the SOAK Cycle...use the 6-minutes
mark for a pre-wash.’
. Pull Control Knob out to start washer.
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When the cycle IS over, add detergent for the nexf selected wash
cycle The SOAK Cycle should
always be followed
by a Wash
Cycle.
9 Set the washer and start the next
selected
wash cycle
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care
information
on page
7 of your
* To start soak or pre-wash with agitation,
the Cycle Control
a number in the SOAK Cycle, as indicated
by the arrows.
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Knob must point to
Liquid
bleach dispemer
Always measure bleach. Do not
guess. Never use more than 1 cup
(250 ml) for a full load. Use less with
lower water level settings. Follow
drrectrons on bottle for safe use. Use
a cup with a pouring spout to avord
spilltng
1. Load the washer first
2. Pour measured
bleach carefully
tnlo dispenser
DO NOT let bleach
splash drop or run down into the
washer basket Undiluted bleach
will damage
any fabric it touches.
3. Start the washer. Bleach WIII be
drluled automatically
during the
wash part of the cycle
For more information
Liquid
fabric
on bleaching
softener
see”Laundry
Guide”
page
11.
dispe iser
1. Add detergent and load to the
basket.
2. Add liquid fabric softener to
the dispenser using the amount
recommended
on the bottle.
3. Avord dripping
or spilling any fabric softener on the load
Cleaning the lint filter
Clean filter after every load for best
filtering results. Note: The load type
will vary the amount of lint build-up.
To clean:
l Lift off the agitator
barrel.
l Wash or wipe
the filter clean in the
bottom of the agitator barrel. The
filter is not removable.
l Replace
the agitator barrel and
snap into place.
4. Dilute fabric softener with hot
water. Add enough hot water to fill
the dispenser up to the opening.
5. Start the washer. Diluted liquid fabnc softener will be added to the
load during the deep rinse portion
of the cycle.
NOTE: Do not stop the washer
during this time. If you do, the
softener will mix with the remaining
soapy wash water. This will cause
stains. Do not put detergent
in the
liquid fabric softener dispenser.
6. If dispenser needs cleaning, flush
with hot water. NOTE: Do not wash
clothes with dispenser
removed.
Caring for your washer
WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both
water faucets turned off. This fakes
the pressure off the wafer inlet valve
and hoses.
AFTER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth
to wipe the outside and inside dry.
Leave the lid up until the basket is dry.
Wipe up spills right away. Spills con
dull or damage
the finish.
REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins,
buckles,
etc., from clothes
before
washing. Close metal zippers.
SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should
never be put on or in the washer.
Check pockets for bolts, nuts,
tools, etc.
SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS
con damage
washer and dryer dials
consoles and finishes. Do not use
these products
on or near your
washer or dryer.
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Winterizing
Because some water stays in the washer, freezing con cause a lot of damage.
If your washer is
stored or moved during the cold weather..
1. Shut off both water
faucets. Disconnect and drain
water inlet hoses.
To use the washer
2. Put a quart of
automobile-type
antifreeze
in the
basket.
again..
.
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
2. Connect hoses to the washer.
3. Turn on the water faucets.
3. Set the washer for a
DRAIN and SPIN
(see page 10). Let it
run for o bout 30
seconds to mix the
antifreeze
and
water.
4. Run the washer
through a complete cycle with
one cup of detergent to clean out
the antifreeze.
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If you need service or assistance, we suggest
you follow these four steps:
1. Before calling
for assistance..
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Performance
problems
often result from lltle things you con find
and fix yourself
without
tools of any
kind
IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT FILL:
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Have you checked
your home’s
main fuses or circuit breaker box?
Hove you checked the electric
company
for a power failure?
Are the water supply hoses kinked?
Is the Cycle Control Knob set and
pulled out?
IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT SPIN
l Is the lid closed?
l Is the power
supply cord plugged
into a live circuit with the proper
voltage?
l Hove you checked
your home’s
main fuses or circuit breaker box?
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Is the power
supply cord plugged
into a live circuit with the proper
voltage?
IF YOUR WASHER STOPS
DURING A CYCLE:
l Remember,
the washer pauses
briefly at different times in each
cycle These pauses ore normal
IF WASHER FILLS AND DRAINS
WITHOUT RUNNING:
. Make sure that
Knob IS pointing
the cycle
the Cycle
Control
to CI number
in
MAKE SURE THE DRAIN HOSE IS
HIGHER THAN THE WATER LEVEL IN
THE WASHER. IF IT ISN’T...
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Are both water faucets
open?
. The washer
may seem to be
draining
during
wash and rinse
cycles
l Water
con siphon
out (See ‘Installation
Instructions”)
2. If you need assistance’.
..
Call Whirlpool
COOL-LINE’
service assistance
telephone
number.
Dial tree from:
Continental
U.S. . (800) 253-1301
Michigan
. . . (800) 632-2243
Alaska
& Hawaii
(800) 253-1121
4. If JOU hale
a problem’...
Call our COOL-LINE
service
assistance
telephone
number
(see
Step 2) and talk with one of our Consultants or If you prefer, write to
Mr. Stephen E. Upton
Senior Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
Administrative
Center
2000 US-33 North
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Consultant
can Instruct
you In how to obtain sat&factory
operatlon
from your appliance
or, II
service IS necessary
recommend
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service company
in your vlde model number, serial number,
date of purchase,
and a complete
area
description
of the problem
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